Step One: Determine Your Eligibility

In order to apply to TRIO SSS, students must fit the following criteria:

1. Program Requirements (Students must meet all of the following):

• • A U.S. Citizen or a Legal/Permanent Resident.
  • Enrolled Full Time (12 units) or as a DRC Student Enrolled (9 units).
  • Have Academic Goals of receiving an associate’s degree/certificate, and/or transferring to a 4-year University.
  • Demonstrate academic need as determined by the TRIO SSS Program Director.

2. Eligibility Requirements (Students must meet at least ONE of the following):

• • First Generation college student (Neither parent has a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or PhD Degree ). If either parent has obtained an Associates degree, you are still eligible as a First Generation college student.
  • A part of the Disability Resource Center.
  • Considered Low Income (Based on Federal Income Guidelines).

Please click on the Red link below to see if you qualify under our Low-Income Eligibility:

Income levels are based on the number of people in your family unit as claimed on your taxes.

Income Guidelines

Step Two: Fill Out the TRIO Application

1. Please fill out the Interest Form before applying.

Tax Form Example for Application:

2. TRIO SSS Participation Application:

Student Application

Step Three: Other Documentation

1. Transcripts:

• • Recent high school graduates and those coming to Palomar from a different Community College will need to supply their most recent unofficial transcripts. 

2. DRC Verification:

• • If you have a verified disability and are a member of the Disabilities Resources Center, you will need to submit a DRC Verification Form to the DRC.
    • DRC Verification Form

Step Four: Submit Your Application Packet!

1. Required Materials

• • TRIO Application
  • Most recent unofficial transcripts (if applicable)
  • DRC Verification Form (if applicable)

2. Online Submission

• • Submit interest form (located above under Step Two)
  • After your interest form is screened by staff, a TRIO application will be sent to your Palomar email
  • Please include all the documents listed as attachments in the email, and use the following format in the subject: “TRIO Application”, Applicant’s First Name, Last Name, Student ID